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Aircraft mishap causes no injuries
Aircraft mishap causes no injuries SOUTHINGTON — A small aircraft went off the runway while
Judge Mathis says education is No. 1 crime deterrent
Judge Mathis says education is No. 1 crime deterrent NILES — Quality education for all is the
J-M Board hosts Homestead Exemption meeting Tuesday
J-M Board hosts Homestead Exemption meeting Tuesday NORTH JACKSON — Jackson-Milton Board of
Trumbull group provides help for the elderly
Trumbull group provides help for the elderly WARREN — When somebody knocks on the door, either to
Ethics panel probes Youngstown park board
Ethics panel probes Youngstown park board YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Ethics Commission is investigating
The Rev. Rex Humbard, dead at 88, had local ties
Former evangelist Humbard had local ties ATLANTIS, Fla. — The Rev. Rex Humbard, a former
Howland fire Friday night causes $110K damage
Howland fire Friday night causes $110K damage HOWLAND — Fire officials are attempting to find the
Ex Judge Cronin’s jail service has appearance of favoritism
Former Judge Maureen Cronin has destroyed the public goodwill she built on Sept. 12, after she
Greenwood: Don’t blame me for canceling show
Greenwood: Don’t blame me for canceling show DENVER — Lee Greenwood, who refused to take the stage
“Save Our History” (8 p.m., History Channel): The “Save Our History” series
“Save Our History” (8 p.m., History Channel): The “Save Our History” series travels to Boston to
Barbershop chorus sets annual show
MINERAL RIDGE — The Sounds of Square County will be presenting their annual show at 3 p.m. Oct. 14
Music is theme of ‘Community Connection’
YOUNGSTOWN — On Sunday’s “Community Connection” show, host Madonna Chism Pinkard will interview Ron
Royal Dutch Shell plans to expand Texas refinery
The project is the biggest refinery expansion in 30 years. DALLAS (AP) — Royal Dutch Shell PLC
33-year-old man charged with assault
33-year-old man charged with assault YOUNGSTOWN — A baseball bat was confiscated and Monet
Theater alliance to raise fund for AIDS charity
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Area Community Theatre Alliance has teamed up with Broadway Cares/Equity
Ursuline scores late to sink Chardon
Chaney lost a non-league game and Fitch was beaten in a Federal League encounter. CHARDON — Nick
WATCHING ON TV Pavlik fight
Even if you are not going to Atlantic City, N.J., to see Youngstown boxer Kelly Pavlik fight for the
Here’s how you can go to the fight
Only about 100 tickets are available for the Pavlik-Taylor fight in Atlantic City. YOUNGSTOWN
Western Reserve cruises; Leetonia drops Wellsville
BERLIN CENTER — Western Reserve produced 206 yards rushing and 140 passing yards in a 56-14 rout of
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William R. Grimm, 27, of 4511 Alderwood Drive, Canfield, and
Baseball
Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League CHI. CUBS101⁄2-111⁄2Pittsburgh Philadelphia6-
COUNTING DOWN Baseball’s races
MAGIC NUMBERS American League East WLPctMN Boston9163.5917 New York8865.575 American
MLB ROUNDUP \ Friday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 8, Devil Rays 1 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Josh Beckett became the first 20-
Greenville High gets grant for driving program
GREENVILLE, Pa. — A $1,940 grant from Erie Insurance’s Lookin’ Out program will enable Greenville
Patching on I-80
Patching on I-80 HUBBARD — Beginning Tuesday, and continuing through Friday, Interstate 80
Union aims to save jobs
Analysts expect the UAW to agree to GM’s cost-cutting demands. Union leaders are bargaining to
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston9163.591—4-6W-147-2844-3512-6
Labor isn’t fighting fair on Mexican trucks issue
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Anyone familiar with the Dallas Morning News’ award-winning series last year on
LIQUOR LICENSES
LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing this liquor application.
NW Ohio soldier killed in Iraq blast
LIMA, Ohio (AP) — A soldier from northwest Ohio has died after an explosion in Iraq. The military
10-year-old boy charged with setting deadly fire
A mountain of stuffed animals surrounded a makeshift memorial at the site. GREENVILLE, Ohio (AP)
Core retail stores stay open
The housing slump won’t force cutbacks at Home Depot, CEO says. ATLANTA (AP) — The Home Depot Inc.
Lakeview zaps Hubbard, 28-13
The Bulldogs remained undefeated in the Trumbull Athletic Conference. CORTLAND — Lakeview
Geauga Lake to become only a water park
AURORA, Ohio (AP) — The Geauga Lake amusement park will close, leaving only a water park at the
Girard riding high after knocking off TAC rival Liberty, 31-30 Chris Weibel’s extra-point kick snapped the 30-30 tie.
GIRARD — If the victory bell rang all night and into the morning at Arrowhead Stadium, the neighbors
Penn State slight favorite to end skid
The Nittany Lions have lost eight straight games to Michigan. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has
Marches support teens arrested in Louisiana
Protesters took to the streets in Cleveland, Columbus and Dayton. Protesters in several Ohio
Comic elements keep NBC’s ‘Chuck’ grounded
The creator of ‘The O.C.’ has written a new show. NBC’s new series “Chuck” (premiering at 8
Louisville outlasts West Branch
The Warriors took advantage of key opportunities wasted by West Branch. BELOIT — In a game
THURSDAY’S GAMES
THURSDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Kansas City 3, Chicago White Sox 0 Baltimore 6, Texas 3, 10
Suspect linked to electrocution is arrested
YOUNGSTOWN — The man detectives believe was with James O. Leach at an Ohio Edison substation when
Expert offers tips for good grades
These tips can be used as guideposts to achieving success in school. LOS ANGELES — Achieving good
Stream fishing is great in the fall
With fewer fishermen out, the remaining ones can enjoy the solitude. GRAYLING, Mich. — Classes
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA New England2001.0007628
Chief found guilty in investment scam
McLean said he didn’t intentionally do anything wrong. COLUMBUS (AP) — The former investment
Akron lawyers to monitor activities at Mahoning jail
The misdemeanant jail is required to offer inmate services, the letter says. YOUNGSTOWN — Akron
Salem resident donates $3.5M for athletic site
The dedication of the Sebo Athletic Center was scheduled for today. BOWLING GREEN — Student-
Columbiana rolls behind Hertel, Williams, 24-10
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Josh Hertel and Ryan Williams combined for 318 yards of offense, leading Columbiana
Hispanics told to learn all they can
The speaker said Hispanics are still absent in corporate boardrooms. YOUNGSTOWN — Hispanics
WYSU-FM prepares for changeover
Classical music will still be offered on the station’s high-definition channel. YOUNGSTOWN —
Lawyer chosen as next judge
Franken must run for election next year to keep the judgeship. YOUNGSTOWN — Timothy E.
MiniPage activities meet many state and national educational standards. This week’s standards:
MiniPage activities meet many state and national educational standards. This week’s standards:
Dog wardens collect stray pit bulls
In five days, 13 pit bull dogs were rounded up in the city. YOUNGSTOWN — A municipal judge
YSU band pregame show
YSU band pregame show YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio State’s marching band has its “Skull Session”; now the
Buckeyes welcome Northwestern
Buckeyes welcome Northwestern Ohio State will play host to Northwestern today in the 500th game in
Compromise reached on W. Federal plan
Two opponents of the previous plan say they approve of the latest one. YOUNGSTOWN — It’s a
Math course offered for parents
The course in middle school math is free. CANFIELD — Do you panic when your child asks for help
FOOTBALL FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA
FOOTBALL FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA Willoughby South 24, Chaney 12 Mooney 40, Mentor Lake Catholic 14
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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Iraqis arrest 25 in murder of Sunni sheik
BAGHDAD (AP) — Twenty-five people have been arrested in the assassination of the leader of the
Mooney cruises despite miscues
The Cardinals committed five turnovers and still beat Lake Catholic, 40-14. YOUNGSTOWN — Three
Spartans fall to Hoover, 38-7
Big plays were the difference in the outcome of the Federal League game. BOARDMAN — Boardman
Computer theft affected 1,000s, official contends
COLUMBUS (AP)— The city has offered identity-theft protection services to more than 3,500 people
Two university students shot, wounded on campus
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Two students were shot and wounded, one seriously, at Delaware State University
Brookfield, LaBrae are TAC winners
NEWTON FALLS — Dave Nehlen of Brookfield High gained 50 yards on 13 carries and he scored on a pair
Trauma tests faith, chaplain class is told
A longtime priest and chaplain was on call the night a city cop was killed. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Private security contracts are risky
Opinion: WASHINGTON — An hour or two’s drive south of Norfolk, Va., you pass through a North Carolina swamp
Bausch & Lomb OKs Warburg Pincus bid
Bausch & Lomb probably will return to being a public company later. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) —
Woman jailed on felonious-assault charge
YOUNGSTOWN — A South Jackson Street woman was in the Mahoning County Jail, charged with felonious
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PRESEASON EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA
Salem gets in win column, defeats Campbell 31-30 in OT
CAMPBELL — Travis Wisler caught a 2-yard pass from quarterback Zach O’Brien, then Seth Harding made
Austintown adds three new patrolmen
Two of the officers are from Canfield; one is from North Jackson. AUSTINTOWN — The police
Lightbody-Borecki wedding planned for mid-October
XBOARDMAN — James Lightbody and Cynthia Lightbody, both of Boardman, are announcing the engagement
Spelling bee registration
YOUNGSTOWN — The registration process for participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee has
Columbus settles suit in accident
COLUMBUS (AP) — Lawyers representing the city of Columbus have tentatively agreed to a $225,000
CAMPUS NOTES In the spotlight
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE Three area freshmen have been elected as senators for the Student Government
Judge in Spector’s trial offers scenarios to jury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jurors in Phil Spector’s murder trial resumed deliberations after a two-day break
Shears-Deaton wedding to be at campus chapel
XBOARDMAN — Terry and Patti Shears, 7765 Silver Fox Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
Report: Man beaten with a baseball bat
YOUNGSTOWN — Residents on West Boston Avenue reported a man’s being beaten with a baseball bat.
JFK jolts Clairton behind Province
MINERAL RIDGE — In 2006, Warren John F. Kennedy and Clairton (Pa.) were two of the top small-school
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS FRIDAY 1st—Leah's Dolly (Magrell)7.403.802.80 Sun Spirit (Barrera)3.402.40
Man guilty of raping child since boy was 5
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (AP) — A jury in Bellefontaine has convicted a 51-year-old man of repeatedly
Cleveland closer to clinching
Fausto Carmona won his 18th game as the Tribe lowered their magic number to 2. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Rocky Chirchiglia still hits high notes
Opinion: For the past several years, I have attended many of my good friend Rocky Chirchiglia’s great band
October wedding for Miss Gergley, Mr. Protopapa
XThe engagement of Nicole R. Gergley and Samuel J. Protopapa, both of Hubbard, is being announced by
Canfield rebounds with rout of Niles
The Cardinals rushed for 369 yards in a 49-14 victory over the Red Dragons. CANFIELD — Niles
Paper maker upbeat about deal
DAYTON (AP) — A privately owned company that supplies paper to magazine and catalog publishers is
Federal judge approves $6M deal
The lawsuit was filed in 2002. CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal judge has approved a settlement that
Moonda gets life term for husband’s murder
Donna Moonda asked to be sent to a federal prison in West Virginia to be near family. AKRON —
Davis has four TDs to lead Harding
The Raiders posted a 35-20 victory over Lima Senior. WARREN — Led by quarterback Aunre Davis,
Scholarship competition targets vocabularies
YOUNGSTOWN — The National Vocabulary Championship (NVC) is a scholarship competition that offers
Who should replace Gov. Allen?
A Web site will be set up for you to cast a vote or nominate someone. COLUMBUS (AP) — Lawmakers
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and
Lowellville battles past Southern 14-7
The Rockets have won three straight since opening with two losses. LOWELLVILLE — The first two
Thieves bare guilt to public Two men choose humiliating signs over jail time
BROOKFIELD — Stopping by Hartford Cemetery for 20 minutes on June 1, 2006, on their way home from
CHEVROLET CENTRE Time line
May 2005: Officials with International Coliseums Co., a Global Entertainment Corp. subsidiary,
Hosts for foreign teenagers sought
YOUNGSTOWN — The Pacific Intercultural Exchange is looking for families in the Mahoning County area
Suit: Sheriff used taxes for new jail campaign
A county cannot use public funds to communicate information that supports or opposes a levy or bond.
Hunt out wetlands to see migrating ducks
As days shorten and nightly temperatures drop, the southbound bird migration is under way. Confusing
High-scoring Sooners overwhelm Tulsa
Oklahoma has scored at least 50 points in all four of its games. TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Allen Patrick
La. musician returns favor to Ohio victims
Northern Ohio suffered widespread flooding nearly a month ago. LIMA, Ohio (AP) — Charles Elam
Fake bomb brings arrest
Fake bomb brings arrest BOSTON — An MIT student wearing what turned out to be a fake bomb was
Parents announce Tray-Hall troth, wedding date
XThe engagement of Carrie Brooke Tray and Christopher Neil Hall, both of Boardman, is being
Ramirez hits two 3-run homers to key Cubs’ 13-8 win over Bucs
CHICAGO (AP) — The wind whipping out on a warm afternoon, the Chicago Cubs found the perfect
South Range continues its try for excellence The Raiders have won 27 straight regular season games.
NORTH LIMA — Paul Cusick didn’t look dejected. Or angry. Or frustrated. Or any of the other emotions
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: MIAMI
3 baby deaths lead to recall of Simplicity, Graco cribs
WASHINGTON (AP) — About 1 million Simplicity and Graco cribs are being recalled after three children
FRANKEN PROFILE New judge
Some background on Atty. Timothy E. Franken, whom Gov. Ted Strickland appointed to fill a vacancy on
Judge: State can’t ban gaming machines
COLUMBUS (AP) — A judge refused to lift a restraining order Friday that blocks the Ohio attorney
Summit Academy rallies past Mohawk for a 4-point victory
BESSEMER — Mohawk had a 22-18 lead in the fourth quarter but Summit Academy rallied to win, 26-22,
Children’s museum plans open house
YOUNGSTOWN — The Children’s Museum of the Valley, 139 E. Boardman St. in downtown, will host a free
500th game in Ohio Stadium today
Back in 1920, two men proposed that a massive stadium be built at OSU. COLUMBUS (AP) — The old
Board to get update on mom’s job status
BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio school board is meeting with its lawyer to get an update on
Google’s stock price hits a new high
The search engine handles 54 percent of all U.S. requests. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google Inc.’s
TODAY
TODAY 7:55 a.m. (ESPN2) Women’s soccer: World Cup quarterfinal. 10 a.m. (ESPN) College football:
December chosen for Wevers-Jack evening wedding
XMcDONALD — James and Robin Wevers, 812 Oregon Ave., are announcing the engagement of their
‘Family Guy’ continues to push the TV envelope
The series creator wants a balance between the edgy and the classic. LOS ANGELES — The cast of
NASCAR-NEXTEL-DODGE DEALERS 400 After Friday qualifying; race Sunday
NASCAR-NEXTEL-DODGE DEALERS 400 After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Dover International
The Phantoms lose first game of the season
After winning its first two games, Mahoning Valley fell to the Outlaws, 4-2. BLAINE, MINN. — The
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Ronald and Janine Boano, Canfield, boy, Sept. 20. Rosalie
ACCOMMODATIONS
ACCOMMODATIONS For the fight Here are some numbers that might connect you with a ticket and ride
INSIDE \ On A6
INSIDE \ On A6 Police department chaplains are charged with dual duties — ministering to officers
Before I forget them, here are great spots
After writing last week’s column about best bets for autumn fishing in the waters around Youngstown,
Mayor seeks a new manager for Chevy
‘I don’t think we’ll work with Global again,’ the mayor says. YOUNGSTOWN — The relationship
New Castle unable to stop Montour ball carrier
Christian Wilson rushed for 120 yards and four TDs to sink New Castle, 28-20. NEW CASTLE, Pa.
YSU’s streak is on the line
The Penguins haven’t lost to a Division II team since joining Division I. YOUNGSTOWN — Since
Are we too clean for our own good?
Opinion: So — my house is just “healthy”? That’s the hopeful conclusion I’ve come to after reading recent
PGA-TURNING STONE
PGA-TURNING STONE Friday At Atunyote Golf Club Course Verona, N.Y. Purse: $6 million
On Sunday, The Vindicator profiles boxer Kelly Pavlik as he prepares for his middleweight
On Sunday, The Vindicator profiles boxer Kelly Pavlik as he prepares for his middleweight title
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